In: Mechanical Engineering
(type if possible) As you’ve seen, static pressures increase with decreasing velocity. Qualitatively describe how this principle explains how an airplane wing generates lift. How might such an analysis be useful in designing certain types of hydraulic structures where the long-term effects of static pressure differences may cause damage and/or failure of the structure? Such problems can be minimized by proper consideration of the flow properties or by overly strengthening the structures. Which approach is most desirable from the standpoint of safety? From the standpoint of cost? From the standpoint of long-term durability and maintenance concerns? Why? 3. Given your experience with flow acceleration